118 Household jobs in the United Kingdom

• Provide comprehensive childcare, including meal preparation, feeding, bathing, and dressing.
• Plan and engage children in age-appropriate educational and recreational activities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Foster a positive and nurturing atmosphere that supports the children's emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
• Ensure the children's safety and well-being at all times, adhering to the highest standards of care.
• Manage children's schedules, including school pick-ups and drop-offs, and extracurricular activities.
• Light housekeeping duties related to the children, such as tidying play areas, children's laundry, and maintaining their rooms.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with parents regarding the children's progress, daily activities, and any concerns.
• Assist with homework and encourage good study habits.
• Organize playdates and outings to parks and educational venues.
• Administer basic first aid if necessary and maintain a log of any incidents.
• Instil good manners and positive behavioural habits.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional nanny or childcare experience, preferably with references.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development stages and best practices in childcare.
• First Aid and CPR certification is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A patient, compassionate, and energetic personality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a household team.
• A valid UK driving license and a clean driving record is highly desirable.
• Willingness to undergo a background check (DBS).
• Experience with (mention specific age group, e.g., preschool or early primary school age) children is essential.
• Non-smoker.

• Provide comprehensive daily care for children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement engaging age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks.
• Manage children's daily routines, including naps and mealtimes.
• Foster children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating environment for the children.
• Communicate effectively with parents about children's progress and daily activities.
• Administer first aid if necessary and adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Potentially assist with light household duties related to the children.
• Create a warm, nurturing, and supportive atmosphere.

• Proven experience as a Nanny or Childminder, preferably with references.
• Knowledge of child development stages and age-appropriate activities.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for children.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Understanding of child safety and safeguarding principles.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a high level of discretion.

• Provide comprehensive care and supervision for two children aged 3 and 6.
• Plan and execute daily schedules, including meals, naps, and activities.
• Prepare healthy and appealing meals and snacks.
• Organize and supervise age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
• Ensure the safety, hygiene, and well-being of the children.
• Assist with homework and school readiness activities.
• Transport children to/from school, activities, and appointments.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents regarding children's development and daily routines.
• Uphold family values and provide a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Manage children's belongings and maintain cleanliness in their play/sleeping areas.

• Extensive experience as a Nanny or in a similar professional childcare role.
• Recognized childcare qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Childcare) is highly desirable.
• Valid Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Clean driving license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Excellent references from previous childcare positions.
• In-depth knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for children.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Household Carer (Nights) – Permanent Contract

£13.48 per hour, 40.15 hours per week

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in June 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About the opportunity

As a Household Carer (Nights), you will be responsible for:

• To support the Nurse and Household Care Lead in delivering the highest standards of person-centred care to individuals who call a KYN residence their home whilst preserving their dignity, respect, and wellbeing
• To understand personal care planning and taking responsibility for all aspects of care e.g. infection control, moving and handling training
• To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to residents in the home
• To ensure residents are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
• To promote residents’ independence and respect their choices and preferences as reflected in their care plan and through daily conversations
• To assist residents with their personal care for example, washing, dressing and assistance to use the toilet according to their individual abilities and care needs
• To undertake minor medical duties which may include oral care, skin care (application of topical creams), catheter care and end of life care
• To ensure along with your team that our residents’ medical, physical, social, and emotional needs are met
• Use of medical equipment, including hoists, commodes, profiling beds and slide sheets
• To create a nurturing environment where our residents and their family members feel loved, happy, safe, and secure
• To ensure residents participate in any decisions about their care to promote an exceptional quality of life in a nurturing and beautiful environment
• To understand personal care planning, including signs and symptoms of infections; how to assist with incontinence; awareness and reporting of swallowing difficulties
• To support residents at mealtimes; particularly those who require assistance
• To encourage residents to participate in recreational activities and help provide physical and mental stimulation
• To help, support and develop new and less experienced Household Carers
• To attend clinical supervision sessions as arranged by the relevant Registered Nurse
• To maintain the confidentiality of information regarding residents, visitors, and team members
• To attend and actively participate in team meetings
• To issue a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to your designated residents, noting any changes
• To promptly communicate any concerns that have been raised whilst working with the residents to the appropriate member of the senior team
• To provide a ‘warm welcome’ to all new residents, new team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home
• To take responsibility for all aspects of care e.g., infection control, moving and handling training
• To be responsible for the Health and Safety of self, other team members, residents and visitors under the Health and Safety regulations
• To promptly report any hazards or potential hazards to the person in charge or take other appropriate actions within the remit of your training and knowledge
• To attend all statutory training sessions and any other relevant training sessions
• To adhere to all KYN’s policies and procedures

About you

• You will have experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting
• You will ideally have NVQ/QCF Diploma Level2/3 in Health and Social Care
• You will be patient with the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• You will be an effective team player who builds professional and trusting relationships with every member of the team, ensuring they feel valued
• You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to anticipate problems before they arise
• You will have the ability to resolve complaints and investigate and manage incidents effectively and efficiently
• You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual
• You will have the flexibility to meet work requirements

About our commitment to you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
• And much more……

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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Role: Gardener/Handyman

Location: Kensington, London

Salary: £42,000 £55,000 per annum (DOE)

Schedule: 5 days per week, typically 8am6pm, occasional weekend requirement

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start: September/October 2025

Benefits: Permanent PAYE contract with full benefits

We are seeking a highly skilled and discreet Maintenance & Garden Professional to join a formal UHNW household in Kensington.

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SALARY : £28,033.61 per annum

HOURS:  40 per week - Full time: 40 hours per week. Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 08:45am – 17:15pm, Saturday, Sunday 07:45 – 16:15 (Wednesday, Thursday days off)

LOCATION : Avonmouth, Bristol

Household Reuse and Recycling Centre (HRRC) Operative

About Bristol Waste Company:

What we do is important – we’re here to keep Bristol, and beyond, clean, and safe.

We do this for our city’s residents, workers, visitors, and businesses. Our work helps deliver Bristol’s sustainability targets in partnership with the council.

Bristol Waste’s commercial operation, where we serve businesses and organisations across the region, is also growing.

Our ambition is to provide good quality, value for money services, and we continue to deliver a social value impact worth more than £30 million every year.

We want people who share our values and want to work with us to drive our business forward.

Purpose of the role:

We have an exciting opportunity HRRC Operatives with a strong customer service background that share our ambitious vision and values to make Bristol a cleaner and greener place to live and work.

You will act as the first point of contact to the public, providing a professional service by giving advice, direction, and assistance, ensuring that waste is received and deposited correctly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control the receipt and segregation for recycling of waste received, engaging with commercial customers as well as members of the public.
• Direct and control the loading and transfer of waste, recyclable and reusable materials to final disposal points.
• Carry out general site duties including housekeeping of site grounds, buildings and staff facilities.
• If trained to drive a 360 grab and other mobile plant, carry out inspections and report defects of mobile plant, vehicles and other equipment.
• Operate weighbridge when required
• Actively participate in full range of recycling and reuse activities/initiatives

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• Experience of dealing with a wide range of colleagues and customers and use of appropriate communication skills in responding to operational issues
• Proven experience of effective contribution to team working
• Ability to operate computerised weighbridge (training will be provided)
• Demonstrable experience of ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety and other associated relevant legislation
• Experience or ability to demonstrate suitability for physical work involving the lifting of weights up to 25 kg and manual handling to include pushing/pulling waste bins

Our Benefits:

• Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employer contribution of 5% into the company pension scheme.
• Support for Mental Health, including a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support covering Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
• Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All are free for our colleagues.
• Because we value our colleagues, we want to recruit more employees just like them, which is why we have our employee referral scheme.
• Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In-House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser.
• Employee recognition ‘Stand Out Award’ and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us, we recognise and celebrate talent.
• We recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues through flexible working. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part-time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation.

Everyone belongs:

At Bristol Waste everyone belongs – we are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation.

We give fair and equal consideration to all applications.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.

Important note on applying:

• Please apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. Sometimes we close vacancies early if we receive a high number of quality applications.
• Due to the high volume of interest, we won’t be able to receive late applications and we are currently unable to respond to all who apply.
• If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, it unfortunately means you won’t be invited to interview on this occasion.

Contact us:

Please contact our People Services team to discuss this role, your application, or any reasonable adjustments and support in applying for this position:

Thank you for your interest in joining Bristol Waste Company.

• Manage and supervise the daily operations of the cleaning team.
• Develop, implement, and monitor cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Recruit, train, and manage cleaning staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and chemicals, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Respond promptly to client requests and address any concerns or complaints.
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, performance, and cleaning activities.
• Implement and adhere to budgets for cleaning operations.
• Liaise with building management and other stakeholders to coordinate services.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new cleaning technologies.

• Proven experience in a cleaning services management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, chemicals, and equipment.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations within the cleaning industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with budget management and procurement.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Supervise and direct a team of cleaning operatives, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules and rotas, optimizing resource allocation.
• Conduct regular inspections of premises to ensure quality standards are met and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and maintain cleaning supplies and equipment inventory, ordering new stock as needed.
• Train new cleaning staff on procedures, safety protocols, and the use of cleaning agents and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and COSHH regulations in all cleaning activities.
• Handle client inquiries and complaints related to cleaning services, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, completed tasks, and inventory.
• Liaise with building managers and clients to understand specific cleaning requirements.
• Promote a positive and safe working environment for the cleaning team.
• Assist with deep cleaning tasks or provide cover during staff shortages as required.

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within the cleaning or facilities management industry.
• Excellent understanding of cleaning techniques, chemicals, and equipment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and COSHH regulations is essential.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Proficiency in basic IT skills for reporting and inventory management.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including some weekend or evening availability if required.
• First Aid certification is a plus.